Lightning Strikes Home; Dog Stolen From Pet Shelter: PM Patch RI

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

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• North Smithfield House Struck By Lightning: Report: The lightning strike caused a fire, which was reported on Buckley Drive around 6:15 p.m. Thursday.
• Dog Stolen From Animal Shelter In Exeter: A $1,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to the identification of the suspect and the return of the stolen dog.
• North Kingstown Woman Accused Of Hit-And-Run Crash Into 2 Children: Latoya Rose, 38, struck two juvenile pedestrians with her car on July 16, North Kingstown police say.

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